On April 11, 2024, a Senior British diplomat, Lindy Cameron joined as the new High Commissioner to India. Lindy took Alex Ellis’ position who served for 3 years for that chair. Besides, she is National Cyber Security Centre’s CEO and was awarded for her services at international development with an ‘Order of the Bath’ during 2020 Birthday Honours.
She said, while expressing her gratitude, “Immensely proud to be appointed the next British High Commissioner to India. Huge thanks to @AlexEllis for leaving such a great legacy. So, looking forward to working with the amazing @UKinIndia team. I can't wait to get started!”
United Kingdom High Commission’s press release said that Lindy shall be taking up the position in April only. It exclaims, “Lindy Cameron CB OBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of India in succession to Alex Ellis CMG, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Cameron will take up her appointment during April 2024.”
Additionally, “Lindy Cameron CB OBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of India in succession to Alex Ellis CMG, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment.”
Lindy Cameron was the Director-General in Department for International Development, responsible for the programmes across Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Her appointment as the new High Commissioner to India shall engage in negotiations for a free trade agreement which has been pending for a long time now.
